IN THE FIELD GUIDE

melo

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Melo is a native Mac workspace app that allows users to capture notes, links, and screenshots quickly and recall them later using plain language queries. It features a spatial canvas, AI chat, gesture controls, and integrates with apps like Notion, Linear, and Calendar.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

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A good fit for

Users who want a Mac-native note-taking and workspace app with AI and gesture controls.
Visual thinkers who prefer a spatial layout over traditional note apps like Notion or Obsidian.

Know the limitations

Not confirmed yet.

What you can do

Capturing and recalling thoughts, notes, and screenshots quickly on Mac.
Organizing work with spatial boards and AI-assisted search and planning.

Features

Brain recall allows asking for saved information in plain language.
Spatial canvas to tile notes, sites, and AI together on a free-floating board.
Gesture control including point, pinch, swipe, and clap to summon Melo for voice commands.
Local and cloud AI models that can see the user's board and provide context-aware assistance.

Integrations

Integrates with Notion, Linear, and Calendar apps to pull data into one canvas.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools

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A practical workflow

Ask Melo about saved thoughts in plain language to retrieve information with sources.

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Alternatives to explore

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Craft

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Craft is a notes and productivity app designed to work seamlessly across all devices, allowing users to capture ideas, write documents, manage tasks, and organize information. It supports rich organization methods including spaces, folders, tags, and collections, and integrates tasks directly within documents to keep ideas and to-dos connected.

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Neuronapp

price clarity

Neuron is a second brain software that not only stores knowledge but ensures users remember and use it through active recall. It supports capturing various content types and builds a connected knowledge graph to help users understand and retrieve information effectively.

ProductivityAuto-researched

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